American Airlines resumes flights after brief grounding due to technical issue

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American Airlines resumed operations after a brief grounding due to a technical issue that affected its entire system. The Federal Aviation Administration ordered the grounding early Tuesday at the airline's request, lasting about one hour. The grounding occurred during a busy travel period, with millions expected to fly for the holidays. The airline has not provided details on the technical issue that caused the disruption. This incident follows previous holiday travel disruptions experienced by other airlines, highlighting the challenges faced during peak travel times. The Transportation Security Administration anticipates screening 40 million passengers through early January.


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